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The Delhi government plans to demolish 34 government schools due to safety and infrastructure concerns and construct 27 new school buildings across the city at an estimated cost of ₹900 crore. The new buildings are expected to be completed within 18 months.
The Delhi government announced it will complete all pending reforms under its deregulation and ease of doing business program by mid-August.Key reforms include changes to zoning norms and building regulations, pending the notification of the Master Plan for Delhi-2041 and approval of the Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2026.
NBCC (India) Limited is auctioning 262 luxury apartments in Chanakyapuri, Delhi, with starting prices over ₹15 crore each. The proceeds will fund the redevelopment of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) colonies. The project, Avenue Towers, is RERA registered and expected to be completed within two years. The redevelopment program is estimated at ₹32,000 crore.
The Central government has approved 28 major infrastructure projects for Delhi worth Rs 1,647 crore under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. An additional Rs 756 crore has been sanctioned as an incentive for the Delhi government's capital expenditure efforts. delhi
Construction has commenced on the 12.377 km fully underground Inderlok-Indraprastha Metro corridor, an extension of the Magenta Line. This project, which will feature 10 new stations, is set to become the longest corridor in the Delhi Metro network, extending approximately 89 kilometers.
DDA has announced a comprehensive urban transformation plan focusing on affordable housing, planned neighborhoods, riverfront development, and improved infrastructure. The roadmap aims to address challenges like housing shortages, traffic congestion, pollution, and urban flooding, with a significant push for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
A regulatory authority, similar to RERA, will be established to approve building plans for multi-storey projects in rural areas. Projects exceeding 500 square meters will require registration, and builders must keep 70% of buyer funds in a separate account. This aims to bring transparency to rural construction activities and prevent unplanned development.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is shifting its strategy to long-term land monetization, expecting to earn over ₹29,700 crore in license fees over 55 years from three major projects in Dwarka. These projects include a five-star hotel, Delhi's first Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project, and a super-speciality hospital.
The Indian Railways has approved two crucial infrastructure projects aimed at significantly reducing traffic congestion in Northwest Delhi. These include the widening of the Haiderpur-Badli rail overbridge and the construction of an elevated loop connecting Shalimar Bagh and Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar. These projects are expected to ease traffic flow, around Mukarba Chowk.
The Delhi government has approved the expansion of the metro rail network with seven new corridors under Phase V(B), totaling 97 kilometers and 65 stations. The project, estimated at Rs 48,204.56 crore, aims to enhance connectivity to outer and emerging areas of the capital. Four corridors are prioritized for completion by 2029,
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